HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug 26, 1974Official Proceedings
Regular Meeting
August 26, 1974
Meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call - Heintz, Norberg,
Nawrocki present Logacz, Land - absent. Mayor Nawrocki noted
that Councilman Logacz is in Chicago attending meetings deal lng with
the new Housing Act regarding funds that will be made available to
local units of government. Councilman Land was not present due to
extreme pain extending from an arm which he had broken.
Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to appoint Margo Emerson Secretary
Pro-tern for the meeting. Roll Call -All Ayes
Invocation was given by Rev. William Otte, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church.
MINUTES OF LAST REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS
Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg that the minutes of the regular
meeting of August ]2, and special meeting of August 13 be approved
as presented in writing and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call- All Ayes
PAYMENT OF BILLS
for
Mayor Nawrocki questioned about a billAEngineering expenses for the LaBel le
Park well. He wanted to know if this was the entire bill that could be
expected. Mr. Gustafson answered that the only costs remaining were
for inspection and supervision of the actual building of the well.
Mr. Gustafson further indicated that the original had been higher, but
that Mr. Wolverton had cut the drafting time indicated by 50% on the
final bill. Councilman NOrberg questioned a bill in the amount of
$830.60 to Gestetner Corporation. Attorney Kal ina could see no problem
in paying it. It represented a consol idation of a number of smaller
bills and included the cost of the maintenance contract for the machines.
Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz that the bills as listed be paid out
of their proper funds. Roll Call - Ail Ayes
Suburban Rubber Stamp Co.
Payroll Account
Payroll Account
Ed Phillips & Sons
U. S. Pos tmas ter
John Pappas
Natl.League of Cities
Natl.League of Cities
Val Bjornson,State Treas.
Va] Bjornson,State Treas.
Group Health Plan
Mi nh. Hosp. Se rv. As sn.
Delivery Management Serv.
East Side Beverage Co.
Fridley Ice Co.
N.W. Bell Tel. Co. -
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co.
18.16 Sunderland Inc. 105.45
61,753.O2 City of Col. Hgts. 3.60
440.92 Gopher Athletic Supply Co. 6.50
953. l0 Gagers Handicraft Inc. ]3.67
400.O0 Linda Hansen I l l4.O0
166.61 Kokesh Athletic Supplies 252.95
50.00 Richard Petkoff 50.00
50.00 Pommer Mfg. Co. Inc. 6.26
3,292.03 Spring Lake Pk. Bus Co. 70.00
120.54 Acme Glass Co. 22.50
19.04 Anoka County 342.25
2,314.20 Automotive Paint Specialists 111.75
167.38 Bacon's Electric Co. 382.21
]4,041.45 B & E Patrol 350.00
394.70 Bureau of Bus. Prqct~se 34.80
5.50 Col.Hgts. Fi re Dept. 1,2]2.O0
99.20 Col.Hgts. Fire Relief Assn. 5,758.90
Col.Hgts. Police Relief Assn. 9,105.28 Johnson Bros. Whsle Liq. 810.14
Col.Hgts. Water Dept. 170.28 Old Peoria Co. Inc. 178.43
Col.Hgts. Metal Fabrication 122.O0 Prior Wine Co. 42.47
Cont. Safety Equip. Co. 87.36 Quality Wine Co. 280.53
Conway Fire & Safety 10.50 Cook Paint & Varnish 55.14
Crown Rubber Stamp Co. 20.90 Industrial Supply Co. 59.10
Crown Rubber Stamp Co. 8.50 League of Minn. Municipl. 4,000.00
Data Dispatch Inc. 21.60 Neptune Meter Co. 160.58
Davies Water Equip.Co. 180.O0 Northern Sanitary Supply Co. 38.80
Mitch DeMars 7.20 Northern States Power Co. 440.00
Dunkley Surfacing 750.90 Northern States Power Co. 2,753.76
Explorer Post 778 25.00 N.W. Bell Tel. Co. 45.00
Farwell Ozmun Kirk & Co. 490.50 N.W. Bell Tel. Co. 139.54
Flaherty Equip. Corp. 13.60 N.W.Bell Tel. Co. 1,332.37
Flexible Pipe Tool Co. 77.86 Chas. Olson & Sons Inc. 54.40
Fridley Home Appliance Cen. 76.60 Olson's Plumbing 183.25
Fridley Office Supply 53.24 Oxford Chemicals 121.73
Fulwell Motor Products Co. 32.38 Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. 28.00
Genuine Parts Co. 340.78 Peterson & K~lina 818.OO
Gestetner Corp. 830.60 Petty Cash Fund - Adm. 46.58
Merle Glader 13.98 Postmaster 50.00
Goodin Company 351.07 W & G Rehbein Bros. 377.00
W.W. Grainger 114.80 Rich-Lynn Corp. 21.80
Grant Battery Sales 69.03 Ross Intnl. Supply Co. 145.54
Gross Industrial Dust Control 10.80 John E. Schedler 21.52
Earl Gustafson 7.20 Shoppers City 12.91
Hayden Murphy 37,975.00 Sibell Construction 350.00
Royhl Hedblad 10.OO State Bldg. Inspector 3.35
Heights Shell Service 5.00 Sun Newspapers 313.74
Margaret Hosch 37.50 Tasco Automotive 467.31
Tom Hosch 13.23 Terrace Auto Supply 11.80
Institute for Management 29.95 Tracy Printing Inc. 71 .75
Intl. Bus. Machines 49.50 Twin City Filter Service 3.00
Ronald Kalina 1,333.33 Twin City Testing &Eng. Lab. 17.OO
Keep Fill Products 15.86 Viking Industrial Center 34.50
Kiplinger 28.00 Waste Management of Minn. 40.00
K-Mart 7.49 Water Products Co. ~ 113.92
Koch Refining 1,873.09 Weber & Troseth Inc. 109.20
Vicki Maternowski 5.00 Welle Auto Supply Inc. 3.99
Joe Mezenga 77.88 Wojack Welding Supply 19.45
Metro Sewer Board 11 ,809.81 W.W.Generator Rebldrs. 21 .95
Miner McAlpin Agency 3,086.00 Val Bjornson, State Treas. 3,265.57
Mpls. Oxygen Company': 25.38 Val Bjornson, State Treas. 118.34
Mpls. City Treasurer 28,042.40 Thompson-Trane Air Cond. 155.86
Mpls. Gas Company 197.16 Electric Service Inc. 703.27
Modern Cleanup 1,0OO.OO Newman Signs Inc. 4,145.90
Famous Brands Inc. 459.04 Robinson Landscaping 3,173.33
Griggs Cooper & Co. Inc. 3,757.09 Wolverton Engineering 5,943.55
227,255.73
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AWARD OF BID ON BITUMINOUS OVERLAY FOR ARTHUR STREET
Bids had been received that afternoon for bituminous overlay to be placed
on Arthur Street, 37th to 44th. Four bidders had responded, with the low
bidder being H & S Asphalt Company in the amount of $22,803.00.
Coinci]man Heintz questioned whether tt & S Asphalt's work would be
checked closely if they are awarded the bid. He indicated that a problem
had been encountered in the installation of the tennis courts in Huset Park,
and he was concerned that they do a good job. Mr. Gustafson stated that
they would be checked closely and further explained the problems
encountered with the tennis courts. Mayor Nawrocki asked for an explanation
of the alternate bids as were shown on the bid tabulation. Mr. Gustafson
explained this. He stated that the alternate bid displayed the cost of a
different class mix. The higher amount was using a higher class mix,
as required by the State, but if they would al low the other type ,
then the lower class would be used. Mayor Nawrocki further
questioned why an overlay was being proposed rather than the sealcoat.
He stated that he had driven on Arthur Street and felt that a sealcoat
would do the job. Mr. Gustafson explained the conditions on the street,
due to various water main breaks and other problems. Mayor Nawrocki
questioned whether this work would take care of the roughnews caused by
the crossgutter in the street. Mr. Gustafson stated that it would not completely
alleviate the problems. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to award
the bid on bituminous overlay to H & S Asphalt Company, the low bidder,
in the amount of $22,803.00 and the Mayor and City Manager enter into
contract for same. Roll Call All Ayes
PAINTING OF THE FIELD HOUSE
Mr. Murzyn had received informal quotes From two painters to paint the
outside of the Field House. These were: Violette Decorating for $830.00
and Henry Slomkowski for $640.00. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz
to award informal bid to Henry S]omkowski in the amount of $640.00 based
on low quotation, to paint the outside of the Field House. Roll Call-All Ayes
2nd READING ORDINANCE #824 SALE OF 380] CALIFORNIA STREET
Several residents from the area around 3801 California Street were present
at the meeting. Mr. Watson explained the proposal from Mr. Mike Nallick
and what he would use the property for, as well as his plans for expansion.
Mr. Watson reported on his conversations with Burl ington-Northern
regarding the vacating of California Street, an ordinance which was also
to receive its second reading this evening. He indicated that the City
would receive written agreement from the rail road by the end of the week.
Mr. Watson read a letter which he had sent out to the residents regarding
Mr. Nallick's proposal. Question was raised on the actual plans.
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Mayor Nawrocki wanted to know about the plans for a loading dock.
Mr. Nallick had his plans with him, and Mr. Watson sketched the plan
on the blackboard for discussion. Several questions were raised.
One individual wanted to know how many trucks and trailers Mr. Nallick
would have around the property. It was stated that the residents of the
area did not feel that Mr. Nallick would need to expand the building.
Mr. Nallick explained why he proposed to extend the building. He
was asked what his plans were if he were to buy the garage behind the
building. He stated that an occassional semi-truck would be parked
in there following a Boy Scout paper drive. He stated that this
would be no more often than perhaps once in six weeks.
The residents indicated that they would not want any semis parked
there, and Mr. Nallick stated that if the neighborhood did not want
it, then it would not be done. He indicated his desire to please
the neighborhood. The questions were raised whether the alley could
stand the traffic that would be generated by Mr. Nallicks
company. Mr. Nalllck stated that his trucks would amount to lO,O00
axle weight, loaded. Mr. Gustafson saw no problem with this as far
as the alley was concerned.
One lady questioned whether there was any regulation against a
semi being parked next to a park. There is not. Further, she asked
if a child is hit, who is liable. Attorney Kal ina indicated
that thedriver is most often the one who is liable.
Mr. Nallick further discussed his operation, pointing out the hours
whichhe operates, and the actual amount of time his machines
are being run. He further discussed how many pick-ups and deliveries
could be expected a day, and the actual volume of work that is done.
Various citizens who had visited Mr. N~llick's present establishment
spoke on the conditions. One geltleman had pictures showing what he
felt was a messy condition. Mr. Nallick spoke on these pictures, pointing
out that these were taken after a fire which they had had, and so was
not the usual condition of this property. He stated that the number
of trucks that the people had seen on the property was not usual and
all of them were not his. He explained his operation over the past
years, pointing out that he has bought out all his competitors'
operations. He stated that their present location was crowded.
They had doubled their volume when he bought out the last competitor,
but the City of Minneapolis would not allow them to build an addition,
because they knew that the Housing and Redevelopment would be buying
out Mr. Nallick's property.
The questions was raised on what methods of garbage disposal Mr. Nallick's
operation had. Mr. Nallick spoke on the use of an empty truck for
dumping garbage. He further explained that nothing is wasted in the
building and described the shredding operation more fully.
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A discussion was held regarding the recent fire in Mr. Nallick's
present establishment. Mr. Nallick explained that this was the first
major fire they had ever had. He explained two fires which they
had previously experienced.
One gentleman was concerned about paper dust. MR. Nallick
explained their filter system which eliminates any dust from
polluting the air.
One man was also concerned about the noise emanating from the building.
One lady who had visited Mr. Na]lick's company stated that the noise
level was very acceptable.
A discussion was held on the area round 380l California Street in
general. The residents were concerned with the park being so close
to an industry. They felt that it should not be allowed.
Mayor Nawrocki stated his feelings about the proposed vacating of
California Street. He pointed out that he had driven by the
Southwest Park and was amazed at the great amount of use which it
was receiving. He stated that he would not favor the vacating of
the street, as it is the most convenient way for people to get to
the park. Mr. Nallick stated that without the vacating, and his ability
to expand the building, then he would not want to buy the property.
Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to reject Mr. Nallick's proposal
for the purchase of 380] California Street. Roll Call-All Ayes
Further discussion was held following this decision. Councilman Heintz
indicated his opinion that the unfinished building at 3801 California
Street be torn down and a parking lot for the park be made. At that,
the citizens present applauded this opinion, Mrs. Anderson wanted to
know what must be done to designate this property for park purposes.
Mr. Watson explained that an Ordinance had been passed making this
area continued industrial use. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that at
the time this Ordinance had been passed, he felt that this property
should remain industrial for tax purposes. Now he stated that after
trying unsuccessfully to sell the ]and, perhaps it should be reconsidered.
A recess was called at 10:06 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 10:22 p.m.
Mayor Nawrocki read Ordinance #803 which designated the park areas
around Southwest Park as well as those areas which would be kept
industrial. A discussion was held. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that
perhaps the people of the area would help fix up the building unti]
a decision can be made as to what will be done. Mr. Gustafson had
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indicated that the building was in very poor condition and would have
to be condemned if nothing was done to keep it from becoming any
more run down. Mrs. Anderson felt that the people would want to
fix it up if they could hope that it would eventually be used for
park purposes, but not if it would remain for industry.
Mayor Nawrocki indicated that the Council would need more time to
decide what would be done and in the meantime, something had to be
done to keep the building from further deteriorating.
One man asked if anything could be done about a tree that had fallen
down on the property. Mr. Watson indicated that it would be cut up.
Mayor Nawrocki also asked that the Police be asked to check the
truck traffic on the alley behind this property. The people had
indicated that the trucks from Cir-tek and Artistic Screening were
traveling on this alley.
ORDINANCE #826
This ordinance had had its second reading on August 12, but has not
been passed pending further information on whether or not this parcel
was to be for park purposes. This is a 20' x20' square of land near
Gauvitte Park behind Mr. Misik's house at 4301 - 2nd Street.
Mr. Watson explained the circumstances of this parcel.
He indicated that the City acquired the property in a tax forfeit
years ago, and that it was not for park purl~oses. It lies outside
the fence around Gauvitte Park. Ordinance #826 had been offered by
Logacz, and Seconded by Land at the meeting of August 12.
Roll Call -Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki -ayes Logacz, Land-absent
LOT SUBDIVISION
Clarence Dahl, 5219-6th Street, wished to subdivide a piece of land on
the back of his property, 15' x 17', off his property in order to sell
it to his neighbor, Mr. Rogers, 5225-6th Street. Mr. Rogers plans
on building a two car garage and needs this extra land to have enough
area to enter the garage. A lengthy discussion was held on this
request. Mr. Dahl indicated that they did not want to grant an
easement to Mr. Rogers, but rather wanted to have this subdivided.
Councilman Norberg felt that this was bad policy to subdivide off land
in such a manner, because of the chance that it might go tax forfeit.
Councilman Heintz and Mayor Nawrocki felt similarly to this. Motion
by Heintz, Second by Nawrocki to grant this subdivision request. Following
the motion further discussion was held. Motion by Norberg to table the
request to the next regular Council meeting died for lack of a second.
Roll Call on motion to grant subdivision-All Ayes Councilman Norberg
stated that he voted in favor of it only because if he hadn't it would
not have gone through and Mr. Rogers would not be able to have his
garage. Councilman Norberg stated that he felt this was a bad policy.
Mr. Watson sketched on the board an alternative to this proposal. He showed
the possibility of placing the garage at an angle on the property so
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that the extra land was not needed. Mayor Nawrocki urged Mr. Rogers
to look at alternatives to his plans, in order that the subdivision
might be avoided if possible.
NAMING OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COORDINATOR
motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to name Tim Yantos as Affirmative
Action Coordinator. Following this motion discussion was held.
Jerome Rusin and Scott Welch were present from the Human Rights
Commission. Mr. Rusin stated his concerns that simply naming Mr. Yantos
as coordinator would not insure that a policy would be established.
He stated that without the formation of an actual program federal
funding on various projects could be jeopardized. He stated that it
was required that a program be established. Mayor Nawrocki wanted
to know what was expected as a program. How much was involved in
setting up an Affirmative Action Program. He further stated that he
feels that the City does not discriminate. He cited the example
of the search for police officers and the lengths which had been done
to insure that the tests did not discriminate. Discussion followed
on the need for a program in the City. The Mayor pointed out that
the turn over of personnel was small and the formation of a program
would not be justified in the priorities of things to be done.
Mr. Rusin pointed out that if the turn over is small, it would not
take much time for implementing such a program. The Mayor pointed
that implementing was not the problem, but the taking to time to
form one was. Mr. Rusin asked what Mr. Yanto's responsibilities would
be. Councilman Norberg stated that he should propose to the Council
a set of rules, a program as such, for their consideration. A
discussion was held on this at great length. Mr. Rusin stated that
the Human Rights Commission would be happy to set up a program, but
that it would be useless if the City Council would not adopt it.
He felt that the Council seemed opposed to any program. Councilman
Heintz assured him that this was not the case. He stated that at this
time the Council is appointing Mr. Yantos, and he would be expected
to work with the Human Rights Commission and then come
back to the City Council with a program for approval.
Councilman Norberg expressed this same opinion on what should be done.
Roll Call on appointing Tim Yantos as Affirmative Action Coordinator-
Al ] .Ayes
STREET DANCE
Mr. Tom Durand was present with a request for the D.F.L. to hold a
street dance on Sullivan Drive between Washington and 7th Street on
Friday, September 13. They would want the City barricades.
Indication was made that the Police and Fire Department would be
notified of this closing. A short discussion was held on this. It
was pointed out that only four homes are located on this short
stretch of street. These homes all have entries from other streets.
Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to grant this request for a street
dance. Roll Call-All Ayes
August 26, 1974
GARBAGE SERVICE CONTRACT
Mr. Watson presented a report on the possible extension of the present
contract with Modern Services. It was his recommendation that this be
done. A short discussion was held on this.
Mr. Watson discussed the rates charged in other communities and stated
that extending the contract based on the Consumer Price Index
was keeping in line with other communities. He reported on a meeting
with Modern Services represntatives and reaching an agreement on how
an extension could be handled. The attorney was questioned whether
or not an extension could be granted on these basis. Mr. Kal ina
stated that it would still have to be put out for bids. He stated that
an extension of this nature could not be gr, anted by the City.
Mr. Watson indicated that at the time that theoriginal contract had
been let, the attorney had worked out the wording which would enable
the City to extend the contract when the time came. He wanted to know
how the legal counsel at that time could advise that it could be done,
and now Mr. Kal ina stated that it could not be. Dennis McGraw,
from Modern Services, asked if the contract was valid at all if the
City could not extend the contract and it was actually written into
it. He stated that other cities also had clauses in their contracts
which allowed for an extension. Mr. McGraw and Mr. Kalina discussed
this for some time. Mr. McGraw pointed out that the company had bid
low originally with the thought of extension as being possible.
Now that the attorney says it was impossible made a big difference.
Councilman Heintz stated his desire that bids be taken A discussion
was held on what bond would be required. Mr. Watson explained
how the bond had been set in that last bidding. Discussion was held
on whether or not to raise the bond from $25,000 to $100,000.
Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that the time is short if bids are to be
taken. He had assumed that an extension could be granted based on
what was stated in the contract. Following further discussion, Motion
by Norberg, Second by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to
advertise for bids for City Garbage Service with the bids to be
received on September 19 at 2:00 p.m.'and report to the City Council
on September 23 at the regular Council meeting. Roll Call-All Ayes
ORDINANCE #827 AMENDING ORDINANCE #818 ZONING ORDINANCE
This ordinance was proposed because Councilman Norberg had noted that
a portion of the section on Noise in Ordinance #818 had been left
out accidently in the final reading and amending. A first reading
was held on Ordinance #827.
RESOLUTION #74-41 ESTABLISHING OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARDS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
that the following locations are hereby established as the locations
for the official bulletin boards for the City of Columbia Heights:
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City Hall 590 - 40th Avenue N.E.
Field House 530 Mill Street
Municipal Service Center 637-38th Avenue N.E.
Liquor Store #B 5225 University Avenue N.E.
Nelson School 5lO1-Sth Street
McKenna Park Building /~Sth and 7th Street
Columbia junior High /~lst and Jackson
Columbia Heights Senior High l/~O0-/tgth Avenue
Hilltop Park Building Heights Drive and Golf Place
Silver Lake School /~]st and Tyler OFFERED BY PIEINTZ, SECOND BY NORBERG
RESOLUTION #74-42 CONCURRING IN COUNTY STATE AID ROAD DESIGNATIONS
ALL AYES
A brief discussion was held on which streets were involved in these
designations. Councilman Norberg questioned whether these were already
designated. Mr. Watson stated that they were, and that this resolution
was only City concurrance in the designations.
RESOLUTION #7~-42 OFFERED BY NORBERG, SECOND BY HEINTZ
ROLL CALL-all ayes
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, that
WHEREAS, the County of Anoka did adopt a resolution altering the
designation of County State Aid Highway No. 2, within the corporate
limits of the City of Columbia Heights as Follows:
Commencing again at the intersection of L~3rd Avenue
Northeast and Main Street; thence NOrtherly approximately 0.12
miles along the established center]ine of Main Street, on or near the
East Section Line of Section 3/~, Township 30 North Range 2/~ West
the common boundary between the Cities of Columbia Heights and Frid]ey
to the intersection of /~Ztth Avenue Northeast and Main Street; thence
Westerly, Southwesterly, South and West along the established center]ine
of Bridge No. 02523 and the included approaches to the intersection
of the established County State Aid Highway No. 1 and County State
Aid Highway No. 2 as now completed, said point of termination being approximately
1,3ZtO feet South of the intersection of Zt3rd Avenue Northeast and
County State Aid Highway Ilo. 1, being 0.56 miles in length,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights that said alteration is in all things approved.
RESOLUTION ON SALARIES
This resolution would involve Vicki Maternowski, Tim Yantos, and
Dean Otterson. Councilman Norberg expressed his opposition to
the resolution. Mayor Nawrocki called a special meeting for
Tuesday, September 3, at 7:00 p.m. at the Field House for the purpose
of considering Resolution #7~-~3 on salary adjustments. He indicated
that the other Councilmen would be present at that meeting.
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SUBDIVISION REQUEST
This request had been tabled from a previous meeting. It involves
a strip of land near Gauvitte Park near Mr. Misik's and two neighbors
property. It would divide the strip to coincide with their properties.
Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to grant the subdivision request.
Roll Call-All Ayes
TELEVISION SYSTEM FOR SEWER DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Director, City Engineer, and Sewer and Water
Superintendent, requested authorization to advertise for bids
on television equipment for inspection of City sewer lines.
A discussion was held onhow this would be paid for. Mr. Gustafson
discussed the need for this equipment. Councilman Norberg questioned
whether any nearby communities have such equipment. Mr. Gustafson
indicated that Fridley rents such equipment. Councilman Norberg
stated that he felt that this should wait and come out of the 1975
Budget. He expressed the opinion that it would not get much use yet
this season. Mr. Gustafson stated that it can be used during the
winter and explained same. Motion by Norberg that the request be
denied died for lack of a second.
MOtion by Heintz, Second by Nawrocki that the City Manager be authorized
to advertise for bids on television inspection system to be taken
on October 9, 1974 with report to the Council on October 14. Roll
Call Heintz-Nawrocki-ayes Norberg - nay
Attorney Kal ina indicated that even though the motion does not pass,
the Charter allows the City Manager to advertise for bids at his
own discretion and so he still could in this instance.
Mayor Nawrocki indicated that prior to a report to the Council on the
bids received, he would want clarification on where the money is to
come from and a projection made on the City cost of using this system.
STREET LIGHTING REQUEST
Mr. Watson reported on a request for street lighting in the alley
south of 43rd Avenue between Jefferson and Madison Street. He reported
on having contacted NOrthern States Power. He was instructed to
further investigate the possibilities and work with the residents
who signed the petition for a solution.
FALL CONFERENCE OF THE AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz that Donald Jolly be authorized
and the expenses paid to attend the annual fall conference
of the American Water Works Association, North Central Section to be
held in St. Paul from September 29 to October 1, 1974.
Roll Call-All Ayes.
August 26, i974
LATE REQUESTS CHANGE ORDER FOR PARK DEPARTMENT
The Park Board and Park Superintendent, John Murzyn, requested a
change order to add to the contract with Robinson Landscaping for black
dirt and sodding at Silver Lake Beach. Motion by Heintz, Second by
NOrberg to grant change order in the amount of $ 3,22].76 All Ayes
A request was received from John Murzyn for the purchase of shrubbery
for placing in the stone area behind the Field House. MOtion by
Heintz, Second by Norberg to grant request for purchase of shrubbery
in the amount of S 589.54. Roll Call - All Ayes
CITY HALL EXPANSION
Police Chief Glader requested permission to contract with an architect
to begin work on planning an expansion of the municipal office
building. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz that the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with Bob
Diedrich for architectural work on the extension of The City Hall.
Roll Call All Ayes
LICENSES
Motion by Heintz, Second byNorberg that the license applications
as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call-All Ayes
REPORTS
City Manager
Mr. Watson reminded the Council of their informal discussion meetings
with the citizens on the following dates and times and locations:
August 27 7:30 p.m. McKenna Park Building
August 28 7:30 p.m. Mathaire Park Building
August 29 7:30 p.m. Ostrander Park Building
September 3 7:30 p.m. Field House
Mr. Watson informed the Council that on September 12 a budget session
with the Park Board and Recreation Commission has been set. These
will be 7:00 for the Park Board and 9:00 for the Recreation Commission.
Mayor Nawrocki asked that it be stated that a special meeting is
scheduled for Monday, September 30 at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose
of a public hearing on the 1975 Budget.
Mr. Watson informed the Council that he is working on times for
other informal working sessions on the 1975 Budget with the various
departments. He indicated that he would try and set up one this week
to follow one of the informal discussion sessions with the citizens.
August 26 , 1974
City Attorney
Mr. Kal ina reported that the City now has title to the Prymos
property. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that the removal of the house
should proceed promptly. Mr. Watson indicated that some of the
people in the neighborhood had indicated that they would like the
opportunity to obtain some of the wood from the property.
Public Works Director
Mr. Gustafson discussed the problem of removal of trees which are
diseased. He stated that many people ask that the City remove
the trees and put the billings on their taxes. A discussion
was held on the feasibility of this proposal. Mr. Gustafson
noted that 42 notices for removal of trees have been sent out and
40 trees have been removed.
Councilman Norberg indicated that a tree had blown down north of
the intersection of Washington Street and 41st Avenue. This will
be taken care of.
Mr. Gustafson discussed the need for a change order on the well
in LaBel le Park. He discussed the problems encountered when the
actual digging was begun. He indicated that an extra $1,740
would be needed. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to add
the change order in the amount of $ 1,740 onto the contract
for the well in LaBel le Park to be transferred from Revenue
Sharing. Roll Call -All Ayes Councilman Norberg indicated that
he felt a like amount should be taken out of next year's Revenue
Sharing budget.
Councilman Norberg questioned whether there was any problem with
legal notices in the Sun Newspapers now that they have been
condensed so. Mr. Kalina indicated that if any problems were
encountered, then a different paper would hav to used.
Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg
Roll Call - All Ayes
to ad' : . .
B'~uce GT N~wrocki, Mayor
S o the Council Pro-tem